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"  With the iconic Gateway Arch, fantastic City Museum and famous Saint Louis Zoo, this Midwestern city is the perfect choice for a family-friendly vacation. Complete with exciting cuisine and a lively nightlife, it&amp;#039;s a place that will please everyone in your crew. Read on to find out details on how to plan a great trip, from getting around town to picking a hotel. How to Get There  \u2022 Plane:Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located 11 miles from the downtown area, and is served by 13 airlines, including American Airlines, US Airways and Delta. Downtown St. Louis is accessible from the airport via two MetroLink stations; GO BEST Express airport shuttle also provides transportation between the airport and downtown hotels. \u2022 Train: St. Louis is accessible from select cities by Amtrak trains; Amtrak also provides intercity rail passenger service downtown. The train station is located at 430 S. 15th Street. \u2022 Car: Travel on I-70 to access the city from the east and west; use I-55 if you&amp;#039;re coming from the north and south, and I-44 from the southwest.  \u2022 Bus: Megabus offers daily express bus service, starting at $1, between St. Louis and major Midwest cities, dropping off passengers at the corner of 20th and Market Streets. Greyhound Express also offers service between St. Louis and Illinois. Getting Around Town  \u2022 Metro &amp;amp;amp; Bus: St. Louis&amp;#039;s MetroLink light-rail system and MetroBus connects the city&amp;#039;s popular retail, cultural, tourist and business attractions. Fare is $2.25 for stops within the city, $3.75 from the airport (via MetroLink). \u2022 Taxi: Catch a safe and reliable ride around town by calling one of the city&amp;#039;s cab companies. Try County Cab Company and Yellow Cab of St. Louis (314) 993-TAXI. \u2022 Rickshaw: For a fun\u2014and eco-friendly\u2014way to get from point A to point B, hail a pedicab. 3Wheel Taxi rickshaws can be found on the streets during Cardinals and Rams games, as well as downtown festivals and conventions. Photo: courtesy of 3 Wheel Taxi Where to Stay  Centrally Located: Courtyard St. Louis Downtown A stone&amp;#039;s throw from attractions like Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch and the Saint Louis Zoo, the Courtyard St. Louis Downtown is a great jumping-off point for seeing the sights. When you&amp;#039;re not out and about, you can enjoy the ultra-modern-looking hotel&amp;#039;s free WiFi, convenient lobby bistro and fitness center complete with indoor pool and whirlpool. Standard room rates start at $129 per night. 2340 Market Street at Jefferson; marriott.com Romantic: St. Louis Union Station Marriott A city landmark, the St. Louis Union Station Marriott is a destination in and of itself. The Romanesque building dates back to the late 1800s and features a grand lobby with 65-foot vaulted barrel ceilings and original details, like gold leafing and Tiffany glass. Enjoy rooms outfitted with luxury bedding, Bath &amp;amp;amp; Body Works amenities and flat-screen TVs. Summertime visitors can enjoy the hotel&amp;#039;s outdoor pool and seating area as well as the quiet, tucked-away courtyard, perfect for relaxing. For a romantic dinner, couples can visit the on-site Station Grille, which boasts original architecture and classic decor. Standard room rates start at $129 per night. 1820 Market Street; marriott.com Cozy Bed &amp;amp;amp; Breakfast: The Fleur-de-Lys Mansion Set in a 19th-century mansion, this elegant inn has four charming rooms to offer, each with its own unique character and amenities, like 600-thread-count sheets, silky bathrobes, Jacuzzi tubs and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast each morning, with mouthwatering choices like ricotta-and-blueberry pancakes and cr\u00E8me caramel French toast, to fuel them for a day of seeing the nearby sights and attractions. But there are plenty of reasons to hang back and enjoy the property\u2014among them, the relaxing spa room and peaceful backyard garden. Standard room rates start at $150 per night. 3500 Russell Boulevard; TheFleurdeLys.com Family-Friendly: Residence Inn St. Louis Downtown At the Residence Inn St. Louis Downtown you can enjoy the conveniences of home while you&amp;#039;re away. Their studio, one- and two-bedroom room options\u2014all equipped with full kitchens\u2014make it easy for families to spread out. Many of the major attractions are nearby, like the Gateway Arch, Washington Avenue Loft District and St. Louis Science Center. After a long day of sightseeing, your family can take advantage of the exercise room, indoor pool and whirlpool. Standard room rates start at $159 per night. 525 S. Jefferson Avenue; marriott.com Wondering what to do while you&amp;#039;re in St. Louis? Click here for ideas featured in the June 2011 issue of Woman&amp;#039;s Day. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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